At the table
Let hot pieces cool briefly, then pick the meat away from the bones. Ask how large a portion is before ordering to share.
Contains duck and bones; do not assume fried bones are edible. Ask about the braising sauce and seasoning if you have allergies or avoid chili.
Braising spices, oil and finishing powder vary by maker. Some versions have a sweet seasoning step. Pepper tingling does not tell you the chili heat.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Braising spices, oil and finishing powder vary by maker. Some versions have a sweet seasoning step. Pepper tingling does not tell you the chili heat.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Salty, aromatic and tingling from Sichuan pepper.
- Chili heat
- Heat not recorded
- Texture
- Crisp skin over tender, slightly chewy duck.
- How it’s made
- Seasoned braising is followed by cutting and frying; pepper powder is added near serving.
Braising spices, oil and finishing powder vary by maker. Some versions have a sweet seasoning step. Pepper tingling does not tell you the chili heat.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guizhou.
About this regional connection
Guizhou: Guiyang snack; brandhistory excluded from genericdish.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有贵阳香酥鸭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A snack from Guiyang’s food streets
Crispy duck is part of Guiyang’s street-snack culture, including Minsheng Road. It can be bought in pieces for sharing; the appeal is the contrast between crisp skin and juicy meat.
